Current local time in Lira, Uganda
The live clock above shows the time in Lira. Lira is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Region | Lira |
| Population | about 127,000 |
| Coordinates | 2.26° N, 32.89° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kampala |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lira doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:42 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lira at about 12:57 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lira sits at 32.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Lira time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lira |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Lira |
|---|---|---|
| Gulu | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Mbale | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Jinja | 205 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Kampala | 219 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Arua | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Entebbe | 249 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Kitale, Kenya | 271 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Yei, South Sudan | 319 km (198 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Uganda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lira in?
Lira is in the Africa/Kampala time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Lira have daylight saving time?
Lira doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lira when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lira's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).